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Arbitration for reconciliation of marriage disputes

Can wife divorce husband? This is a very important question in family life summoning answer in order to save them (women) from injustice and atrocity of their husbands and their relations.

The Muslim World conundrum

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AMONG the topics that President Obama touched in his inaugural speech was his message to the "Muslim World," where he asked for "a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect."

Colorful kite festival held in city

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Aged people along with the Children and juveniles enjoyed a colorful kite festival at the central playground of the Dhaka University (DU) yesterday noon.

"Banker to the poor" gives New York women a boost

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, known as the "banker to the poor" for making small loans in impoverished countries, is now doing business in the center of capitalism -- New York City.

Playboy names University of Miami top U.S. party school

Reuters: Playboy magazine on Friday named the University of Miami as the top party school in the United States based on five criteria that included a nod to brainpower.

From village meadows to city streets

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"Contrary to what many assume, the tradition of 'Pahela Baishakh' (first day of the Bengali new year) celebration in urban areas, in particular Dhaka, wasn't a sudden implant in the 1960s," says renowned cultural personality and artist Mustafa Monwar.

Celebration make-up

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Bengali girls look beautiful naturally and so it is best for them to dress-up and make-up the way it looks best. Even after this, the make-up should be such that it brings out our culture, heritage. You can put a light base of face powder on your face to make it glow.

Bangalipana

Boisterous, spirited and laid back; that is how I would sum up a true Bangali. The main essence of Bangalipana is to be happy with no strings attached.

Chaitra Shangkranti in true Maulvibazar style

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Rural folks celebrate 'Chaitra Shangkranti,' the last day in the Bengali calendar, amidst much festivity in their unique way.

Preparations to celebrate Pahela Baishakh on

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Preparations for celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, on April 14 with fanfare and festivity are going on in full swing.